In 2012, the first signs of tick-borne borreliosis manifested, but it wasn’t until 2015 that she received a diagnosis. Throughout these years, she has been battling the illness, yet unfortunately, she has not managed to conquer it.

Lyme disease, also known as tick-borne systemic borelliosis, is an infectious ailment that afflicts numerous individuals, including notable personalities. Apart from Bella Hadid, her brother Anwar, their mother Yolanda, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Ashley Olsen, Alec Baldwin, and others have also been affected.

The primary cause of Lyme disease stems from the transmission of borrelia bacteria, which are primarily carried by ticks. Prompt treatment offers the possibility of regaining health. However, the top model has refrained from taking measures to overcome it for over a decade.

In 2012, Bella exhibited initial symptoms of tick-borne borreliosis, but the diagnosis did not arrive until 2015. Since then, as she herself confessed, she has been grappling with distressing symptoms on a daily basis: headaches, mental confusion, insomnia, irregular heartbeats, nausea, breathing and concentration difficulties, joint and muscle pain, and much more.

On one occasion, she mentioned forgetting the route from Malibu to her home in Santa Monica, a testament to the extent of her challenges. As a consequence, she was forced to relinquish her equestrian dreams, having to part ways with her horse. She expressed, “If I had the opportunity to excel in horseback riding, I would not have pursued a career in modeling.”

Lyme disease can typically be treated with antibiotics, but delayed treatment can result in dysfunction of the central nervous system, potentially leading to disability or even death. According to the latest reports, Hadid may be experiencing kidney failure.

Concerned fans noticed Bella’s frequent photographs with intravenous drips, leading them to infer the presence of complications. Kidney problems are a common consequence of this condition, and intravenous medication helps alleviate the agonizing symptoms.

The model’s treatment journey has not been easy. Hadid recently expressed her anguish over the excruciating pain caused by the illness and her dissatisfaction with her appearance in the mirror. Powerful antibiotics have taken a toll on her skin. However, despite all the challenges, she persists in her fight.